SC Men's Basketball Announces 2015 Summer Camp Dates

With summer right around the corner, the Sheridan Men's Basketball team has announced their 2015 Men's Basketball Summer Camp dates. The camp will take place from June 8-11 from 8 AM to 12 PM each day.

The camp is for all boys from kindergarten to the 10th grade. The camp costs $100, and campers can preregister with a $50 deposit and $50 when the camp starts, or they can register 30 minutes prior to the camp and pay in full.

The SC men's basketball camp is a great opportunity for young basketball players to work on their fundamentals and interact with Sheridan College staff and players. Each camper will receive a camp basketball, a camp t-shirt, motivational handouts, an individual workout packet, and a written individual assessment at the end of the camp.

For more information, please contact head coach Matt Hammer at 307-674-6446 ext. 4000 or mhammer@sheridan.edu

Go Generals!

SC Men’s Hoops Travel to Gillette

The Sheridan College Men’s Basketball team will head to Gillette tonight to take on the Pronghorns of Gillette College. Both teams went 2-0 this weekend by beating Casper College and Western Wyoming. Those wins helped the Generals improve to a 15-4 overall record, while Gillette College is currently sitting at 16-4. Both teams are exciting to watch, and it should be a very good game.

Gillette College has a variety of different scoring weapons. They are led by Lorenzo Bonam, who averages 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. The Pronghorns score 99 points per game as a team, and currently six different players are averaging double figures.

Currently, Jamir Andrews and Pablo Rivas are leading the way for the Generals, by averaging 18 points per game and 15 points per game, respectively. 

During the last outing, the Generals knocked off #14 Gillette 87-85, and ended their 19 game winning streak. The game will be played at 7:30 PM at Campbell County High School South Campus. Come out and support if you are in the area.

Go Generals!

The Men’s Basketball Team Volunteers at Highland Park Elementary

             In the month of November, the men’s basketball team made a few visits to Highland Park Elementary School to be involved with a couple different classrooms. The first time, the Generals visited Meagan Dow’s 2^nd grade class. The students took turns interviewing the men’s basketball players and practicing their reading lessons. Please see the link below for a video of one student interviewing freshman forward Tre McCallum.

Chance's Interview with Tre McCallum

                Different members from the basketball team visited Kerri Parr-Cook’s music class, where they sang Christmas songs to help prepare the children for their annual Christmas recital. With all the music and singing, a dance battle broke out between one student and sophomore forward Bennie Lufile. The link to the video is posted below.

Bennie Dances Battles Elementary Student

                The Sheridan College Men’s Basketball team would like to be involved as much as possible with the Sheridan community. If you know of any volunteer opportunities for our student-athletes, please contact Tom Parks at 307-674-6446 ext. 4003 or tparks@sheridan.edu.

Generals Pick Up Two Wins to Improve to 10-2

Photo by Mike Pruden from The Sheridan Press

The Sheridan College men’s basketball team improved to 10-2 this weekend as they beat Dakota College at Bottineau and Western Nebraska Community College. Friday night, the Generals faced Dakota College, where they won 110-68. Seven players scored in double figures, and Kyi Thomas and Pablo Rivas led the team with 22 points and 19 points, respectively. The team got off to a great start, and they led by 21 points at half time. The Generals also did a great job rebounding, and they outrebounded the Lumberjacks by 13.

Saturday night, Sheridan College took on a Region IX South opponent in Western Nebraska Community College out of Scottsbluff, NE. It was a close fought battle, but the Generals finished on top by a score of 86-81. Five players scored in double figures, and Tre McCallum ended with a team-high 16 points. Pablo Rivas grabbed 14 rebounds, which helped the team win the rebounding battle for the second consecutive night.

The team will be playing their last two home games before Christmas break this Friday and Saturday at 7 PM both nights. As always, the games will be played in the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome on the campus of Sheridan College. If you are in the area, come out support and get your last look at the Generals before January!

Go Generals!

SC Men’s Hoops Puts on "First Whistle" Event for Sheridan Recreation and YMCA

On October 18^th, 2014 the entire Sheridan College Men’s Basketball Team helped Sheridan Recreation with their annual First Whistle youth camp. The hour long camp is designed to get the community excited about youth basketball, and it also gives parents a chance to sign their children up for youth teams.

There was a great turnout for the event, which was held at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. The whole men’s team including players and coaches put the kids through lots of drills to help develop fundamentals. Each kid had the opportunity to interact with the players throughout the camp. Overall, it was a very nice event, and the Generals felt honored to be a part of a community event.

The men’s basketball team will be holding their own holiday camp on January 3^rd, from 9AM-12PM at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. The cost is $50, and each camper will receive motivational handouts, individual workout material, a camp basketball, and a signed team poster. To register, please call assistant coach Tom Parks at 307-674-6446 ext. 4003 or arrive at 8AM on the day of the camp.

Go Generals!

SC Generals Knock Off Wyoming All Stars

The SC Generals Men's Basketball team took on an all-star squad comprised of 7 former college basketball players on Tuesday, November 18th at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome.  The All-Stars came out on fire as they were able to connect on seven 3-pointers in the first half.  Going into the break, the Generals held a close lead 42-40.

After giving up 40 first half points, the Generals picked up their intensity on the defensive end, only giving up 5 field goals in the first 10 minutes of the 2nd half, and cruising to a 110-69 victory.

The Generals had 5 players in double figures, while every General that played scored at least 5 points.  Leading the way was freshman forward, Tre McCallum with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.  Sophomore guard, Jamir Andrews helped the cause as he finished with 18 points, 15 of them coming in the 2nd half.  Tyler Hopkins, freshman point guard from Palm Coast, FL, came off the bench and added 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.  Freshmen, Pablo Rivas and Terrell Butler chipped in with 13 and 11 points respectively.

With the win, the Generals move to 6-2 on the season, and head to Casper College this weekend to take on Planet Athlete Prep out of Arizona on Friday.  On Saturday, the Generals take on Region IX foe, Eastern Wyoming.

Jamir Andrews and RaVonn “PJ” Posey Sign National Letters of Intent

Photo by Mike Pruden from The Sheridan Press

On Wedensday, November 12th, two men’s basketball players signed to play at the NCAA Division 1 level. Jamir Andrews (Dublin, CA) signed with Bowling Green State University of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Jamir was highly recruited after a solid freshman year where he averaged 12.3 points per game, while shooting over 40% from three. So far this year, Jamir has averaged 20.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest. When asked why Jamir chose Bowling Green, he said, “I chose Bowling Green State University because I know I can thrive and win there.”

PJ Posey (Milwaukee, WI) signed his letter of intent to play at Cal State University – Bakersfield, who participates in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). PJ has been a big part of the Generals success over his time in Sheridan. As a freshman, he led the team in field goal percentage, while shooting 58% from the floor. So far this season, Posey has started all contests, and he is averaging 5.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. PJ was very excited to sign his LOI, and he said, “My whole life went into that piece of paper that I signed on Wednesday.”

“We are very excited for both Jamir and PJ to sign with NCAA Division 1 schools. It is very rewarding to see two young men work hard on and off the court to achieve their dreams. We truly believe they chose schools that will be a great fit for them,” said Sheridan College head coach Matt Hammer.

Go Generals!

Generals to Face Nationally Ranked Team Opening Weekend

The SC men’s basketball team finished up their last exhibition game against Black Hills State University this past Saturday. The Generals trailed at half time, but fought back in the second half and won the game. This game was one of five exhibition games played in the preseason to help the team prepare for the start of the regular season.

The men’s squad opens up against Great Falls JV on Friday, October 31s at 8PM in the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. On Saturday, the Generals face #21 North Idaho. Both games will be live streamed (link below), but we encourage everyone in the community to come out and support the team!

Go Generals!

Sheridan College Men's Basketball Live Stream

Photo credit to Mike Pruden at the Sheridan Press.

Men's Basketball Participates in Annual Midnight Madness Event

Generals Nation,

Last night, Sheridan College had their annual Midnight Madness event at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. The night was dedicated to the all the student-athletes at Sheridan College, who put in extra time and effort every day in the classroom and in their sport. All sports were recognized including men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, rodeo, and men’s and women’s basketball. The event had many interactive games and prizes for all the students, and it also gave each team a chance to interact with the whole student body.

Each member of the men’s basketball team was introduced to the crowd. Following introductions, the men’s and women’s basketball team had a freshman vs. sophomore scrimmage. Directly after the scrimmage, Kyi Thomas, Bennie Lufile, and Pablo Rivas took the floor for a dunk contest. Each member threw down some impressive dunks, but Kyi stole the show after he jumped over the emcee. The crowd was very enthusiastic, and it was a great night for the whole athletics program at Sheridan College.

Please view the YouTube clip below for highlights from the night. All the photo credits go to Mike at The Sheridan Press.

Midnight Madness 2014 Video

Go Generals!

The Men’s Basketball Team Rolls Past Medicine Hat College (Canada)

Generals Nation,

The men’s basketball team had their first test on Saturday night, as they faced Medicine Hat College from Canada. This was the first time the 2014-15 team was on the court together in a game setting. After a slow start, the Generals were sparked by defensive intensity and transition baskets. The Generals showed some strengths, and also showed many things that still need some work. At the half, Sheridan College was up 48-31, and sophomore guard Jamir Andrews led the team with 11 points. A few minutes into the second half, the team turned it up defensively and set the tempo for the rest of the game. Sheridan College got the win with a final score of 92-61. Sophomore guard Kyi Thomas and freshman forward Pablo Rivas paced the Generals with 17 points each. Sophomore forward Bennie Lufile added 15 points. Three players were out with injuries for the Generals, including Preston Wells (knee), Jevon Griffin (ankle), and Tredarius McCallum (finger).

The Generals continue their exhibition game schedule this Saturday, October 18^th, at the Casper College Jamboree. They take on Western Nebraska Community College at 12:30 PM and Little Big Horn College at 4:30 PM. Thanks to all the fans for your support, and we are looking forward to the upcoming season.

Go Generals!

SC Generals 14-15 MBB Schedule Announced!

The Generals are excited to announce our 2014-15 MBB Schedule! We have a couple of final pieces that we're still working on, but here is where we're at right now.

We'll be at the Casper Jamboree as one of our four Exhibition Dates, and have a great non-conference schedule, featuring games vs. NJCAA powerhouses North Idaho, Northeastern Junior College (Sterling, CO), North Dakota State College of Science, Western Nebraska, Laramie County (WY) (twice), Eastern Wyoming, Dakota College and several others before Region 9 North play begins in early January!

Should be an exciting year with the North Region 9 regular season winner hosting the entire tourney, and 2 Automatic Bids on the line to Hutch (both teams that advance to the Region 9 Tournament Title will make qualify this year for the National Tourney in Hutch).

2014-15 Men's Basketball Schedule: Sheridan College
		HOME	AWAY
Date	Opponent	Time	Location
TBA	Exhibition TBA	TBA	TBA
10/11/2014	Medicine Hat College (Canada) - exhibition	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
10/18/2014	Jamboree @ Casper College (exhibition)	TBA	Casper, WY
10/25/2014	Black Hills State University Exhibition	TBA	Sheridan, WY
10/31/2014	Holiday Inn - Western Wyo vs. North Idaho	12:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
10/31/2014	Holiday Inn - SC vs Great Falls JV	8:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/1/2014	Holiday Inn - Western Wyo vs. Great Falls JV	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/1/2014	Holiday Inn - SC vs. North Idaho	7:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/4/2014	Laramie County Community College	7:30PM	Sheridan, WY
11/7/2014	Snow Tourney vs. Impact Academy (NV)	5:00 PM	Ephraim, Utah
11/8/2014	Snow Tourney vs. Snow	4:00 PM	Ephraim, Utah
11/14/2014	Best Western - Miles vs. NJC	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/14/2014	Best Western - SC vs. Presentation JV	7:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/15/2014	Best Western - Miles vs. Presentation JV	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/15/2014	Best Western - SC vs. NJC	7:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/18/2014	Vs. TBA	TBA	Sheridan, WY
11/21/2014	Casper Trny vs. Planet Athlete Prep (AZ)	TBA	Casper, WY
11/22/2014	Casper Trny vs. Eastern Wyoming	3:30 PM	Casper, WY
11/28/2014	Lions Club - LBHC vs. Western Nebraska	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/28/2014	Lions Club - SC vs Dakota College	7:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/29/2014	Lions Club - LBHC vs. Dakota College	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
11/29/2014	Lions Club Tourney - SC vs. WNCC	7:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
12/5/2014	SC Invitational - Central Wyo vs. NDSCS	5:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
12/5/2014	SC Invitational - SC vs. Wyoming All Stars	7:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
12/6/2014	SC Invitational - Central Wyo vs. Wyo All Stars	3:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
12/6/2014	SC Invitational - SC vs. NDSCS	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
12/12/2014	Laramie County Community College	7:00 PM	Cheyenne, WY
1/5/2015	Malmstrom Air Force Base	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
1/9/2015	Northwest College	7:30 PM	Powell, WY
1/10/2015	Central Wyoming College	5:00 PM	Riverton, WY
1/16/2015	Casper College	7:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
1/17/2015	Western Wyoming Community College	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
1/20/2015	Gillette College	7:30 PM	Gillette, WY
1/24/2015	Little Big Horn College	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
1/30/2015	Western Wyoming Community College	7:30 PM	Rock Springs, WY
1/31/2015	Casper College	5:00 PM	Casper, WY
2/6/2015	Central Wyoming College	7:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
2/7/2015	Northwest College	5:00 PM	Sheridan, WY
2/12/2015	Miles Community College	7:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
2/14/2015	Little Big Horn College	5:00 PM	Crow Agency, MT
2/17/2015	Gillette College	7:30 PM	Sheridan, WY
2/21/2014	Miles Community College	5:00 PM	Miles City, MT
2/28/2015	Region 9 Round 1	TBA	High seed host
March 5-7	Region 9 Tournament	TBA	North Champ
TBA	NJCAA National Tournament	TBA	Hutchinson, KS

Current SC Generals to Showcase Skills this Summer

Current SC Generals to Showcase Skills this Summer

There will be four Sheridan College Generals men's basketball players that will be displaying their skills this summer at multiple events around the country.  Jamir Andrews (Dublin, CA), Preston Wells (Peoria, IL) and RaVonn Posey (Milwaukee, WI) will be participating in the Mullins JC Showcase in St. Louis, MO on July 11th.  Kyi Thomas (Sacramento, CA) will be traveling to Dallas, Texas on July 19th to participate in the Mullins JC Showcase event.  

All four of these Generals will be traveling to Las Vegas, NV on July 26th & 27th to participate in the All American JUCO Showcase.  Both of these Junior College Showcases are invite-only, and will be a great opportunity for these Generals to display their talents in front of hundreds of college coaches.  Abednego Lufile (Burlington, Canada) and Rudolphe Joly (Quebec City, Canada) were also invited to both events, but are unable to attend.

SC Generals Finish Summer Youth Camps

SC Generals Finish Summer Youth Camps

The Sheridan College men's basketball program finished up their summer youth basketball camps in June.  The Generals put on a 4-day youth Day Camp at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome from June 9-12.  With 113 campers coming out to participate in the camp, this was the largest basketball camp Sheridan College has ever had.  During the four days of camp, the campers were taught about the fundamentals of the game, including; shooting, dribbling, passing, catching, and defense.  The campers learned from the SC Generals Men's Basketball staff, as well as former General and current professional player, Jarrell Crayton.

The SC Generals men's basketball team also put on the Wyoming Elite Camp on June 24th & 25th at the Golden Dome.  The Elite Camp is an invitation only camp that displays some of the best high school basketball players in Wyoming.  With a limit of only 40 campers, these young players received a great deal of one-on-one attention from the camp staff.  Along with working on the fundamentals of the game, these prep stars also took part in a lot of competitive drills and games.  

39th Annual Wyoming-Montana All Star Games Tonight in the Dome!

Sheridan College Supporters, and all Wyoming Basketball Fans –

Just a quick heads up that the 39^th Annual Wyoming-Montana All Star Games will be held tonight at the Golden Dome. This is the longest running rivalry game in the state of Wyoming and should be a great event again this year.

Here are the details:

Date: TODAY!

Location: Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome

Women’s Game: 5:30pm

Men’s Game: 7:30pm

Ticket Prices: $5 (ages 6 & under free)

Several of the area’s standout athletes will be playing, along with all of the top players from our great state. Come out tonight to support the cause, as all proceeds help to benefit our Sheridan College Booster Club!

See you in a few hours!

Coach Smiley 

Crayton Heading to Germany

After leading Thor AK to a 13-5 record and a 3rd place finish in the Icelandic 1st Division, former SC General Jarrell Crayton has signed a new professional contract with the Seawolfs in the Pro B division in Germany.

This past season with Thor AK, Jarrell led the team with 20.6 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.  For his efforts, Jarrell was named to the 1st Division's All-1st Team, and to the All-Import Team.  Jarrell was also named the Icelandic 1st Division "Center of the Year."  Best of luck to Jarrell in Germany!

Idris Signs new Pro Contract in Belgium

We're excited to announce that former SC General standout Lasisi Idris has signed a new professional contract with Belfius Mons-Hainaut in the Belgium-Ethias League.  Idris will be joining a team that finished 2nd place with a record of 25-11 in the 1st Division, as well as a semi-final appearance in the playoffs of the top league in Belgium.

Last season while playing in the 2nd Division with Sint-Jan, Idris finished as the 5th leading scorer in the league with 19 points per game.  He helped lead Sint-Jan to a 25-5 record and an appearance in the semi-finals of the playoffs.  For his efforts, Idris was named to the All-Domestic 1st Team of the 2nd Division.  Generals Nation wishes Idris the best of luck with his new team!

SC Generals Guard Jeff Amazan Commits to Fresno Pacific

The SC Generals are pleased to announce that 6'4" guard Jeff Amazan has committed to play for NCAA D2 Fresno Pacific and head coach Chris Wright.  Jeff, a Boston native, played a big part in the success of Generals basketball this past season, helping Sheridan College to a 27-6 record.

Jeff started 16 games this season for the Generals while averaging over 20 minutes a game.  As a bigger guard, 6'3.5" and 205 pounds, Jeff used that size advantage averaging 10.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.  Jeff had multiple games with double digit points and 8+ rebounds, including a 17 point and 9 rebound effort against Eastern Wyoming.  Jeff also had 14 points and 8 rebounds (6 offensive) in a home victory over Gillette College.

Coach Smiley's comments: "Jeff was an extremely multi-dimensional player in our system this season, playing anywhere from the 1-4.  His primary position is on the wing, but he can create for others, and his strength allows him to play a 3 or 4 at the next level as well.  He has the ability to get to the rim and finish, and also shoots well from 3.  He's also a great rebounding guard and really is good guarding on the ball."

SC Generals Sign Shamir Rolle from the Bahamas

The SC Generals are excited to announce the latest addition to General Nation in Shamir Rolle, a 6'7" 210 pound standout post man from CI Gibson in Nassau, Bahamas.  Shamir played AAU for the New Providence Storm, and head coach Kevin Johnson.

This past season Shamir was the National MVP in the GSSSA regular season, averaging 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks a game.  Shamir was also named the MVP in the National Championship game, as he led his team to the title with 9 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 blocks.  As a member of the Providence Basketball Club, Shamir led the team in rebounding and blocked shots in 2014.  While playing in the D Squad Basketball Tournament, Shamir was named to the 1st-Team All Tournament Team as he led the tournament in rebounds and blocked shots.

Coach Smiley had this to say about Shamir: “This is a big signing for our 2014-15 class, as Shamir is an athletic post that can play either the 5 or 4. I had the chance to see Shamir live a couple years ago and was really impressed with his size, strength, and most importantly, his motor. Shamir plays extremely hard, is very active on the glass and is very mobile for his size. He’s been coached extremely well by Kevin Johnson in both High School and AAU, and should have an immediate impact on our program.” 

SC Generals Soph Post Taylor Millay commits to Mt. Marty!

The SC Generals are pleased to announce that 6'7", 260 post Taylor Millay has committed to NAIA school Mt. Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota to play for coach Andrew Baker and the Lancers.

Millay had an integral role for the Generals, amassing a combined 51 wins during his two-year career at Sheridan. As a Freshman, Millay elected to remove his redshirt during the conference season after key players Tate Stensgaard and Isaac Oeltjen went down with season-ending injuries, and helped SC claim a share of the Region 9 North Regular Season Title. As a Sophomore, Taylor helped SC win 27 games and advance to the Region 9 Final Four before the Generals were knocked out by the host school, NJC.

Coach Smiley had this to say about Taylor: "We're really happy for Taylor and his commitment to play at Mt. Marty. This has been a long and at times frustrating process for Taylor, because he didn't get to consistently play the minutes that he deserved during his time on campus. Taylor was worthy of playing big minutes, but was stuck in a position with 3 other post players and at times there just weren't minutes available. Even with that as a hindrance, Taylor was always a team-first guy, and was always ready when his number was called upon. I told Taylor that this year would be his most frustrating year, and I truly believe he will have a huge impact at Mt. Marty and play big minutes his last two years."

Millay is the 6th General to move on this year, joining Iakeem Alston (St. Bonaventure), Fred Dure (Arkansas State), Kaileb Rodriguez (Nevada), Josh Adeyeye (Jacksonville U), and Tate Hilgenkamp (Black Hills State U).

Matt Hammer Accepts Generals Head Assistant Spot!

Matt Hammer comes to Sheridan College from Saginaw Valley State University (MI) where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach to both the men's & women's basketball coaching staffs. While at SVSU, Hammer helped lead the Lady Cardinals to back-to-back GLIAC Quarterfinals appearances in 2012-13 and 2013-14. Also at SVSU, Hammer helped coach two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference "Freshman of the Year" award winners in Emily Wendling and CJ Turnage.

Prior to his time at SVSU, Hammer spent two years at Aberdeen Central High School in South Dakota where he wwas the assistant coach to Brent Norberg. Before that, Hammer was a Graduate Assistant for two seasons at his alma mater of Northern State University under coaching legend Don Meyer.

Prior to entering the coaching field, Hammer played professionally for FSU in Selfoss, Iceland for one season after completing his outstanding career at Northern State. While at NSU, he was named to the 2005 Daktronics DII North Central Region First Team. He also became just the second member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to be named Player of the Year and NSIC Tournament MVP in the same season. He left Northern State ranked 13th on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,686 points. Hammer prepped at Elkton High School in South Dakota where he was named Mr. Basketball in 2002. Matt received his Bachelor of Science and Physical Education from Northern State in 2007, while also completing his Masters in Health, Physical Eduation, and Coaching at NSU in 2010.

Coach Smiley had this to say about Matt: “Matt has been a personal friend and former teammate of mine, and I’ve followed his career ever since he finished his playing days years ago. He has a wealth of knowledge to share with our guys from both a coaching and playing perspective, and his enthusiasm and professionalism will be infectious amongst our team and in our department. He also will be able to bring new ideas to the court, and a new network of recruiting from his overseas experiences and his connections in the Midwest from recruiting around the Detroit – Cleveland – Indianapolis – Cleveland areas recently. When our Assistant Position opened up, Matt was the type of person and coach that fit into all of the criteria that I was looking for.”